The annual OAA Awards program was established in 1988 and offers Ontario architects, students and interns an opportunity to showcase their best work and increase public appreciation of the services provided by the architectural profession.
The Awards highlights the best in architectural design and innovation by Ontario Architects. Winners of the OAA Awards include both emerging talent and some of the provinces' most established architecture practices. Award recipients are honoured at the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony that takes place in May. As the OAA is now accepting Entries for the 2017 OAA Awards, this mini-blOAAg series on “Spotlight on OAA Awards” will highlight the various categories of awards given by the OAA annually.
Since its inception during 1985, Order of da Vinci Members Award has recognized, and distinguished individual with exceptional leadership in the profession. This award is given to an architect as a recognition of exceptional leadership in the profession, education and/or service to the profession and their community.
Eligibility:
The nominee must be a resident of Ontario
Requirements for submitting a nomination are:
1 - Letter of Recommendation - submitted by nominator & seconded - both must be OAA members
2 - Citation or CV outlining nominee's accomplishments
Past Recipients:
2016 | William N. Greer
2015 | Leslie M. Klein
2014 | Gordon Grice
2013 | David Craddock
2012 | Robert G. Hill
2011 | Ranjit Dhar
2010 | James M. Wright
2009 | Jerome Markson
2008 | Stephen V.E. Irwin
2007 | Martin Poizner
2006 | No Honour bestowed
2005 | Catherine Nasmith
2004 | Gene Kinoshita
2003 | Rod Robbie
2002 | Ted Teshima
2001 | George Baird
2000 | Gerald Robinson
1999 | James Strutt
1998 | Peter Smith
1997 | John Shaw
1996 | Anthony Butler
1995 | Henry Fliess
1994 | John B. Wimbs
1993 | Pamela J. Cluff
1992 | Kenneth W.C. Bacon
1991 | Brian & Brenda Parks
1991 | Blandford Gates
1990 | Irving Rayman
1989 | Jeanne I.A. Arnold
1988 | James A. Murray
1987 | John W. Hoag
1986 | David A. Novick
1985 | Cameron C. Ridsdale